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...hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • Application backup • Restore and recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer...optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you with: • Password protection ...
...hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • Application backup • Restore and recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer...optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you with: • Password protection ...
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...and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel® Turbo Memory supported • Optical drive options: • HD-DVD • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (...; Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready ...
...and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel® Turbo Memory supported • Optical drive options: • HD-DVD • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (...; Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready ...
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up . Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 1.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up . Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 1.
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... recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: If your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option... instructions to back up all data will be erased.) It is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is important to perform system recovery. English 43 I want to ..., please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. This recovery process helps you purchase your...
... recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: If your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option... instructions to back up all data will be erased.) It is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is important to perform system recovery. English 43 I want to ..., please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. This recovery process helps you purchase your...
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.... Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and then start DVDivine, the Select Media page appears, allowing you want to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. English 65 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer...
.... Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and then start DVDivine, the Select Media page appears, allowing you want to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. English 65 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer...
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Warning! Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception. Note: The antenna is ... base of the antenna unit also allows you to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception. Doing so may damage the drive and/or data.
Warning! Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception. Note: The antenna is ... base of the antenna unit also allows you to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception. Doing so may damage the drive and/or data.
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Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the table below for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which the last region code set . You can play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of that region ...times (including the first time), after a few seconds. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Refer to enter the region code. When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code...
Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the table below for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which the last region code set . You can play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of that region ...times (including the first time), after a few seconds. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Refer to enter the region code. When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code...
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... to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 44. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized ... if a problem occurs. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. 84 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you solve problems. If the ...
... to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 44. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized ... if a problem occurs. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. 84 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you solve problems. If the ...
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...microphone T VoIP-enabled Storage subsystem T One or two 60/80/100/120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive, supporting Ultra DMA100 S.M.A.R.T / Hybrid HDD T Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Blue-ray drive (slot-load) T 5-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four ...® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) T Integrated Kedron-n 3945abg network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Mini Cards T T Two mini card slots (one supports a wireless module, the other a TV, 3G, or MPEG decoder module...
...microphone T VoIP-enabled Storage subsystem T One or two 60/80/100/120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive, supporting Ultra DMA100 S.M.A.R.T / Hybrid HDD T Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Blue-ray drive (slot-load) T 5-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four ...® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) T Integrated Kedron-n 3945abg network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Mini Cards T T Two mini card slots (one supports a wireless module, the other a TV, 3G, or MPEG decoder module...
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...when the computer is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons To the right... of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering ...
...when the computer is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons To the right... of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering ...
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...) Bluetooth 2.0+EDR USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Kedron-n 3945abg 11~54 Mbps 802.11b/g & abgn PCI Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00...
...) Bluetooth 2.0+EDR USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Kedron-n 3945abg 11~54 Mbps 802.11b/g & abgn PCI Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00...
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...-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Reads data in Specification Chapter 1 33 ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Reads data in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer...
...-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Reads data in Specification Chapter 1 33 ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Reads data in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer...
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...-hour format. The function allows the user to factory defaults. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to create a hidden partition on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option...
...-hour format. The function allows the user to factory defaults. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to create a hidden partition on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option...
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... F10 Save and Exit 46 Chapter 2 Loads default boot sequence. and specifies the device fixed or removable. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority...
... F10 Save and Exit 46 Chapter 2 Loads default boot sequence. and specifies the device fixed or removable. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority...
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Detach the CMOS cable from the optical disk drive. Then remove the optical bracket from the LCD cover and remove the CMOS module. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. 9. Disconnect the LCD cable from the HDD case. two on each side. 2. Remove the four screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) case; Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the LCD. 11. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Chapter 3 67 Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it. 10.
Detach the CMOS cable from the optical disk drive. Then remove the optical bracket from the LCD cover and remove the CMOS module. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. 9. Disconnect the LCD cable from the HDD case. two on each side. 2. Remove the four screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) case; Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the LCD. 11. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Chapter 3 67 Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it. 10.
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...BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor... type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. System CMOS checksum bad - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system...
...BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor... type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. System CMOS checksum bad - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system...
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...: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system... incomplete - run SETUP System cache error - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 74 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup...
...: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system... incomplete - run SETUP System cache error - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 74 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup...
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... connected tightly and correctly. System board. System board No beep during POST. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
... connected tightly and correctly. System board. System board No beep during POST. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
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... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
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...or vertical lines displayed. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board 80 Chapter 4 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs... board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 69. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. LCD inverter...
...or vertical lines displayed. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board 80 Chapter 4 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs... board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 69. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. LCD inverter...